The New Year that Never Came

The movie follows a few storylines happening in December 1989, just before the revolution started in Bucharest. Apparently, the storylines have nothing in common, except the fear and hate against the communist regime and the movie might seems dull, but once the storylines starts to connect the movie transforms in a masterpiece. The atmosphere of the movie teleports you back in those days, and for the ones who lived the days it creates mixed feelings of nostalgia, sadness and a strange feeling of happiness (maybe because we've remembered the family, the friends and the bright side of our childhood). The way is being produced, reminds a little bit of Crash (2004). Kudos to all the actors for a great performance and thank you, Bogdan Muresan, for a great movie!

I very rarely give 10 stars to a movie. But this is the best film about the Romanian Revolution that I have seen. It is exceptional in its achievement, in its settings and for the performance of the actors. Numerous films have been made about the Romanian Revolution, films that featured gunfire, blood, screaming, mayhem, and flags cut through the middle of them. But this film shows something else about the Romanian Revolution: the reasons, the inner springs that triggered it. The film shows the oppressive state of mind, the feeling that "it's not possible anymore" and the absurdity of the communist society. It is definitely a film that should not be missed!!!

The scenes in which the border guard beats the student should explain to Mr. Tudor Giurgiu why the population and the army hated the Security and the Militia so much...

By far, one of the greatest Romanian movie from the last years. It has everything: connected stories, dramedy, great acting and overall the disturbing days of Romanian Revolution.

It's funny and at the same time sad, to discover how so many features of us, the Romanians, have their origin in those years and what deep traces those moments of the Revolution have left today. Heroes are among us and we must bring them to light.

It is no coincidence that one of the most common slogans of Romanians is "hope dies last". This film is about hope and about simple Romanians who hope until the last moment.

Thanks to them, today we have freedom and thankfully such wonderful films.

Is an extraordinary movie that captures the essence of the late 1989, just before the Romanian Revolution. The story follows the lives of people living under Ceausescu's regime, just one day before the events that would change the course of Romania history. The film accurately portrays the tension, fear, and uncertainty that gripped everyone during that time.

I was only 6 years old when the Revolution happened, but many scenes in the movie brought back memories of that era. Although I didn't fully understand everything back then, I remember the dramatic atmosphere and the feeling of unease everywhere around me.

While the beginning may feel a bit slow, which is often the case with Romanian films, the ending is powerful and unforgettable. I can say that the movie conveys a deep and clear message, especially for those who lived through those times.

My father tried two times to cross the border (with his friend) during communism, the first time being caught at the border with Yugoslavia and 2nd time being caught in Greece, sent back to Romania, and beaten and interrogated exactly like in the movie. Yesterday was a very special night since I assisted at a very special screening together with my father.

In the past years, I was disgusted with any subject related to communism since I hated so much the consequences supported by so many generations of Romanians. We still suffer because of this past dictator, even the ones born after the revolution.

Now I see the importance of going back 'there' to remind us not to repeat the same mistakes.

Very emotional film for the entire sold-out cinema hall... One of the best movies ever made after the Romanian Revolution (1989).